We are delaying the launch of the iPad 2 in Japan while the country and our teams focus on recovering from the recent disaster. Our hearts go out to the people of Japan, including our employees and their families, who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy.

The iPad 2, which launched last Friday in the U.S., was scheduled to arrive in Japan on March 25, the same day that it launches in 25 other countries around the globe, including Canada, the UK, and Germany.

Apple has not specified when the iPad 2 will launch in Japan, but an indefinite delay could mean that the supply intended for the country will be redistributed elsewhere in the meantime. Apple’s latest device has been in short availability in the U.S. since its release.